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CTV News
20-07-2025
- CTV News
Lethbridge police identify armed robbery suspect
Lethbridge police are asking for public assistance to locate Robert James Speir, wanted in connection with a June 26 armed robbery at Ace Liquor. Lethbridge police have identified the suspect in an armed robbery and asking for public assistance to help locate him. On June 27, just after 7 p.m., a man went into Ace Liquor on the 300 block of Bluefox Boulevard North, chose some liquor, approached the counter, produced a knife and demanded cash. He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured. Lethbridge resident Robert James Speir, 62, has been charged with robbery and possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-328-4444. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
Suspect sought in assault at Lethbridge car show
Lethbridge police are looking for information about a fight at a local car show last weekend. Police said at 2:45 p.m. on July 12, four men got into a fight at the event at Ecole La Verendrye School, located at 625 21 St. S. The assault took place near a red 1956 Mercury M-100 truck parked in the lot. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Lethbridge police at 403-328-4444 or Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- CTV News
Lethbridge police seek vehicle in hit-and-run
Lethbridge police are looking for the victim and driver in a hit-and-run crash on 16 Street North on July 5, 2025. (Supplied) Lethbridge police are looking for help to identify the driver and the victim of a hit-and-run earlier this month. At 2:30 p.m. on July 5, police said a blue Volkswagen Jetta drove onto the sidewalk in the 100 block of 16 Street North, hit a pedestrian and ran over a small tree. The vehicle drove away at a high rate of speed. Lethbridge police seek vehicle in hit-and-run (Supplied/LPS) It did not appear the pedestrian was seriously hurt in the incident as they are seen walking away after the vehicle left the scene. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to contact LPS at 403-330-4444. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at or 1-800-222-8477.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- CTV News
Lethbridge police warn about photo radar text scam
Lethbridge police are warning the public about a new texting scam that pretends to be a photo radar fine. Lethbridge police are warning the public of a photo radar text scam after multiple reports have been made in the community. Police say this is a new take on a common phishing scam by sending a text message from 'Alberta Drive Safe' or 'Safe Roads Alberta' or the 'City of Lethbridge' stating that the person has an unpaid photo radar ticket and to click on a link to pay the fine. Photo Radar Text Scam Lethbridge police are warning about a new text scam that pretends to be a notification about a photo radar speeding ticket. (Photo courtesy Shaun Frenette, CTV News) Police say photo radar tickets are mailed out to the registered owner of the vehicle and if no payment is received, the fine will be levied against the owner. Photo Radar Scam, July 11, 2025 Another example of what the photo radar text scam looks like. (Photo: Shaun Frenette, CTV News) If you receive the text message, police say to never click the link and do not provide money or personal information.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Lethbridge Police Service asking city council for more funding to buy, use body-worn cameras
The Lethbridge economic and finance standing policy committee approved a request for funding that will provide body-worn cameras by police officers. It's a step closer in the process to get body-worn cameras purchased and implemented for police officers in Lethbridge. Lethbridge Police Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh went before the city's economic and finance standing policy committee (SPC) Thursday, asking for $550,000 this year to purchase cameras and $914,000 next year to use them. If approved by council, funding will come from the city's municipal revenue stabilization reserve (MRSR). The SPC passed the recommendation, which will now go to a future city council meeting to be fully approved. At this time, no funding has been authorized. Lethbridge City Council, July 10, 2025 A Lethbridge municipal sub committee voted Wednesday to fund the use of body-worn cameras on Lethbridge police officers. (Photo: Karsen Marczuk, CTV Lethbridge) 'Use of technology is becoming more and more critical in our service delivery and insuring transparency and what we do every day,' said Mehdizadeh. 'Certainly, this is welcome news.' Mandatory In March 2023, the province announced that body-worn cameras would become mandatory for all police officers in Alberta by the end of next year. 'It's not just about the complaints against the officers, really, that's one element of what these cameras bring,' explained Mehdizadeh. 'But we know best evidence is what you capture on video, audio and all those other components that this technology will bring, which really heightens the way our officers investigate.' The cost of a camera is $490, DEMS licence is $1,540 and disclosure is $3,530 for a total cost of $5,560 annually. The SPC heard that 165 cameras would be needed for frontline officers. Mehdizadeh said the funding will also cover licencing and disclosure. To use the cameras after 2026, Mehdizadeh is asking that the additional funding be included in the city's 2027 and 2028-31 operating budget. If city council approves the recommendation, the city will have costs of about $725,000 annually for three years and nearly $1 million a year after the grant expires. A funding grant is available, but the city would cover 78 per cent of costs, while the province covers 22 per cent or $205,471 per year for three years. 'We would have wanted the province to contribute more financially and that doesn't mean they won't in the future,' said Noella Piquette, chair of the Lethbridge Police Commission. 'For right now, the sum that they provided we know, and they know, and the police service knows that it's not enough to support this, but we will find a way.' 'This is provincially mandated, and we will meet the request.'
